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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 4:01 pm
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Originally Posted by cactuspete
IMO, the general use of the word "gestapo" would indicate an internal police force known for overly-aggressive tactics against those suspected of not conforming to their beliefs. I think you can make the leap from there.
Really, well here is a definition o Gestapo

Gestapo
Acronym in German for Geheime Staatspolizei (Secret State Police). The Nazis established the Gestapo in order to monitor and stamp out any political opposition to the Hitler regime. Under Heinrich Himmler, the Gestapo's powers became brutal and far-reaching in ferreting out Jews, Marxists, and even moderate critics of the regime.

I don't care how you use it, you have no right in calling us that.
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